Senior Policy Officer

The Senior Policy Officer is an exciting position that is focused on the water resource aspects of Victoria’s clean energy transition. In addition to supporting other activities across a small team, your primary focus will be delivering projects and providing policy advice that support water access for the clean energy transition within Victoria’s water sharing framework. Your work will involve creative thinking and problem solving, good communication skills for preparing briefings and correspondence for Ministers and executives. You’ll be working with a range of stakeholders and seeking to influence and negotiate with teams across DEECA, industry and other stakeholders to support water access pathways.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in science, engineering, law, natural resource management or other relevant disciplines that relate to water resource management is highly desirable.
• Previous water sector experience would be an advantage, along with an ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders.

This is a fixed term position until 12 February 2027. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson St, Melbourne, with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.